Avaya S8300 R2.0.0/R2.0.1 load_elf_library binfmt_aout memory corruption

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A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Avaya S8300 R2.0.0/R2.0.1. This impacts the function binfmt_aout in the library load_elf_library. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2004-1235. Moreover, an exploit is present. You should upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability has been found in Avaya S8300 R2.0.0/R2.0.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function binfmt_aout in the library load_elf_library. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Race condition in the (1) load_elf_library and (2) binfmt_aout function calls for uselib in Linux kernel 2.4 through 2.429-rc2 and 2.6 through 2.6.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the VMA descriptor.

The bug was discovered 01/07/2005. The weakness was disclosed 01/07/2005 by Paul Starzetz with isec.pl (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at isec.pl. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-1235 since 12/15/2004. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

After 3 months, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 16133 (Fedora Core 3 : kernel-2.6.10-1.737_FC3 (2005-013)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115055 (Linux Kernel Multiple Vulnerabilities (RHSA-2005:092-14)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (18800), Exploit-DB (744), Tenable (16133), SecurityFocus (BID 12190†) and OSVDB (12791†). The entries VDB-1048, VDB-1047, VDB-1049 and VDB-1046 are pretty similar. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 16133
Nessus Name: Fedora Core 3 : kernel-2.6.10-1.737_FC3 (2005-013)
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OpenVAS ID: 56784
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1067-1 (kernel 2.4.16)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: avaya.com

Advisory: isec.pl
Researcher: Paul Starzetz
Organization: isec.pl
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2004-1235 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1235
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-24187

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X-Force: 18800
SecurityFocus: 12190 - Linux kernel Uselib() Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 13756
OSVDB: 12791 - Linux Kernel sys_uselib Binary Format Loader Local Privilege Escalation
Vulnerability Center: 7004 - Code Execution in Linux Kernel 2.4 - 2.4.29-rc2, 2.6 - 2.6.10 via VMA Descriptor, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/10/2015 23:05
Updated: 12/09/2024 01:22
Changes: 03/10/2015 23:05 (87), 05/29/2019 20:15 (5), 12/09/2024 01:22 (18)
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